Friends drift apart?

Question

I know friends do drift apart, but are there some which are just so important to you that you'll do whatever it takes to work at it to keep it alive?

Answer 1

I agree with Danny, you cant always get what you want, but if you want it so bad, you would prob suffer for the rest of your life just trying to make things work but sometimes you just have to let it go.

Answer 2

There is a saying: People come into your life for a reason, a season or a life time. I find it's best when you just let things happen naturally. Forcing someone to be your friend never works. It would probably mean that you would have to expend too much energy to make it work, and then it may not work out in the end. I have found it best to always approach friendships with unconditional love, letting them know that you are there for them, but not sacrificing who you are to please them.

In my life time I've seen many friendships come and go...some return later on in life, some I thought would last a life time ended in great disappointment, and some I took for granted from the start, ended up to be some of my best life time friends.

Yes, friends drift apart, but you can always reconnect at a different place and a different time...don't try to control it...just let it happen naturally.

Answer 3

Don't spend major time with minor people. If there are people in your life that continually disappoint you, break promises, stomp on your dreams, too judgmental, have different values and don't have your back during difficult times...that is not a friend.
To have a friend, be a friend. Sometimes in life as you grow, your
friends will either grow or go. Surround yourself with people who
reflect values, goals interests and lifestyle.
When I think of any of my successes, I am thankful to GOD from whom all blessings flow, and to my family and friends that enrich my life. Over the years my phone book has changed because I changed for the better. At first you think you're going to be alone, but after a while new people show up in your life that make your life so much sweeter and easier to endure.
Remember what your elders used to say, "Birds of a feather flock together. If you're an eagle, don't hang around chickens: Chickens Can't Fly!
I love the Lord and thank Him for all that he does in my life,
therefore, I'm passing this on. Yes I do love Jesus. He is my source of existence and Savior. He keeps me functioning each and everyday. Without Him, I will be nothing.
Without Him, I am nothing but with Him I can do all things.
Phil 4:13
Be Positive - Be Progressive - Take the time to make a positive difference in someone's life.
Walk by faith, Not by sight
Receive God's blessings
Heal the past; live the present; dream the future.

Answer 4

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand . What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has! been answered and now it is time to move on.

Answer 5

No cause your life will change so much that is soooo hard to keep that one friend. Like marriage and kids and then your social life just goes away...almost like you wasnt even one person. Thank goodness I dont work or that would be one of them too. My children are 3 and 10 months and they are more important right now. I am sure people could if they wanted to make it last but its gotta be one that they both want and most people get lost in their own lifes to keep a friendship.

Answer 6

of course

Ive had friends now for 35 years

As long as both ppl get something from it-
it lasts

but remeber people come into our lives for a reason a season or a lifetime

sometimes its natural to drift apart and the best way to avoid that is to keep having fun times together you each can associate to each other !:)

Answer 7

Sometimes. If you want to preserve your friendship do what ever you can to do so. But sometimes you have to let go especially if the person is showing different interests from you and they are getting involved with a new group of people. If this is the case let go but when you see them in the street still talk to them. There is no need to be bitter just because you went your separate ways. Good luck.

Answer 8

If you have to put so much effort into trying to make a friendship work then you can't enjoy the friendship. Every relationship takes time, patience, and work. But when all that outdoes all the good stuff...when there are more bad times than good, then maybe its time to leave it alone for a while and see what happens.

Answer 9

Euges116,

True friends do not drift apart. I have a friend who has been my friend for almost 25 years.
The best part, is he is my Husband also,
And I also have a girlfriend who I have known as long, and we do not drift apart !!
FRIENDSHIP IS EASY...JUST OPEN YOUR HEART !!

Answer 10

I have had my best friend drift apart from me and there wasn't anything I could do about it no matter how much I wanted her to be my friend. So any one of your friends no matter how important they are to you can drift apart from you.